“Mathematics Inspired by Physics”, A Conference in Honor of Yan Soibelman’s Contributions

Yan Soibelman, professor of mathematics at Kansas State University, has made influential contributions at the interface of geometry, algebra, and theoretical physics. His early work on quantum groups and braided categories helped shape modern interactions between representation theory and mathematical physics. His work is strongly inspired by ideas from quantum field theory and string theory, which he helps translate into rigorous mathematical frameworks.

In collaboration with Maxim Kontsevich, he has played a central role in the development of mirror symmetry, including various fundamental results in the theory of operads and A  ͚ categories. He also introduced key concepts such as motivic Donaldson–Thomas invariants, the Kontsevich–Soibelman wall-crossing formula, and cohomological Hall algebras. His work has had a lasting impact on areas where physics drives new mathematical insights.

In honor of Yan Soibelman’s distinguished career, Mikhail Kapranov (Kavli Institute) and Maxim Kontsevich (IHES) are organizing a conference on June 1st and 2nd, which will be held in the Marilyn & James Simons Conference Center and the Léon Motchane Amphitheater.

Invited speakers:

• Veronica Fantini, Laboratoire de Mathématique d’Orsay
• Mikhail Kapranov, Kavli Institute
• Bernhard Keller, Institut de mathématiques Jussieu-Paris Rive Gauche
• Maxim Kontsevich, IHES
• Pierre Schapira, Sorbonne Université
• Olivier Schiffmann, CNRS, Laboratoire de Mathématiques d’Orsay
• Alexander Soibelman, IHES
• Yan Soibelman, Kansas State University
• Bruno Vallette, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord 

Registration on the dedicated web page.